Street Food
Sev puri, vada pav, raj kachori and mixed chaat are praised for nostalgic, tangy-spicy flavours.
Bombay Chowpatty Mall of Emirates
Al Barsha
Bombay Chowpatty is a casual Indian street-food restaurant in Al Barsha, with mall food-court convenience and a menu built around snacks and familiar meals. Reviews make it especially useful for chaat, pav bhaji and chole bhature when you want a quick desi bite rather than a formal dining experience.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
671 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chole Bhature
Chole bhature is a reliable favourite, with one regular calling it delicious and another describing it as amazingly satisfying.
Pav Bhaji
The pav bhaji has been described as rich, buttery and full of flavour, though the cheese version received criticism.
Value
Several customers consider the food inexpensive or reasonably priced for a Mall of the Emirates food-court meal.
What to Eat at Bombay Chowpatty Mall of Emirates How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Bombay Chowpatty Mall of Emirates, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bombay Chowpatty Mall of Emirates, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Masala dosa Net +1
“Nice and delicious food specially Masala Dosa,, fast service but place is a bit crowded during dinner..”
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“Nice and delicious food specially Masala Dosa,, fast service but place is a bit crowded during dinner..”August 2025
“I also tried their masala dosa and chaat, both of which were fresh and well-seasoned.”April 2025
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Bhel puri Net +1
“We’ve tried the bhel puri from the mall of emirates outlet and it was good. Taste was good but if you ask about the worth the money. I would definitely say NO.”
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“We’ve tried the bhel puri from the mall of emirates outlet and it was good. Taste was good but if you ask about the worth the money. I would definitely say NO.”May 2026
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Chola batura Net +1
“Our go to place for indian snacks. Last Saturday I had Chola Batura and it was delicious as usual.”
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“Our go to place for indian snacks. Last Saturday I had Chola Batura and it was delicious as usual.”June 2026
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Chole bature Net +1
“Their dosas are tad thick for my liking but their chole bature and paneer lababdar with butter naan was amazingly satisfying.”
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“Their dosas are tad thick for my liking but their chole bature and paneer lababdar with butter naan was amazingly satisfying.”February 2026
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Gulab jamuns Net +1
“My favorites are the Raj Kachori and Mixed Chaat. And also love their gulab jamuns and masala chai.”
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“My favorites are the Raj Kachori and Mixed Chaat. And also love their gulab jamuns and masala chai.”March 2021
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Mixed chaat Net +1
“My favorites are the Raj Kachori and Mixed Chaat. And also love their gulab jamuns and masala chai.”
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“My favorites are the Raj Kachori and Mixed Chaat. And also love their gulab jamuns and masala chai.”March 2021
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“Very good food and service and there is mutton biryani it's so nice 👍”
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“Very good food and service and there is mutton biryani it's so nice 👍”April 2026
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Paneer kulcha Net +1
“I had a fantastic lunch with my family Bombay Chowpatty – Mall of the Emirates, where we enjoyed the Paneer Kulcha and Tandoori Chicken. The food was delicious, but what truly made the experience special was the excellent service provided by Mr. Mateen.”
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Review excerpts
“I had a fantastic lunch with my family Bombay Chowpatty – Mall of the Emirates, where we enjoyed the Paneer Kulcha and Tandoori Chicken. The food was delicious, but what truly made the experience special was the excellent service provided by Mr. Mateen.”June 2025
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Paneer lababdar with butter naan Net +1
“Their dosas are tad thick for my liking but their chole bature and paneer lababdar with butter naan was amazingly satisfying.”
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“Their dosas are tad thick for my liking but their chole bature and paneer lababdar with butter naan was amazingly satisfying.”February 2026
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Pav bhaji Net +1
“The pav bhaji was rich, buttery, and full of flavor—just like you'd get in Mumbai.”
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“The pav bhaji was rich, buttery, and full of flavor—just like you'd get in Mumbai.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (7)
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Raj kachori Net +1
“My favorites are the Raj Kachori and Mixed Chaat. And also love their gulab jamuns and masala chai.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorites are the Raj Kachori and Mixed Chaat. And also love their gulab jamuns and masala chai.”March 2021
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Samosas Net +1
“I often eat at Bombay Chowpatty and have tried many of their dishes. The taste of everything is quite good, and I really enjoy their samosas , they’re one of my favorites. However, there’s one issue I’ve noticed: their service is quite slow. It usually takes them a long time to take orders, which can be a bit frustrating at times. Apart from that, everything else is fine, and overall, it’s a good place to enjoy flavorful food.”
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Review excerpts
“I often eat at Bombay Chowpatty and have tried many of their dishes. The taste of everything is quite good, and I really enjoy their samosas , they’re one of my favorites. However, there’s one issue I’ve noticed: their service is quite slow. It usually takes them a long time to take orders, which can be a bit frustrating at times. Apart from that, everything else is fine, and overall, it’s a good place to enjoy flavorful food.”November 2025
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Sev puri Net +1
“I tried the Sev Puri and Vada Pav — both packed a nostalgic punch with authentic flavor.”
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“I tried the Sev Puri and Vada Pav — both packed a nostalgic punch with authentic flavor.”August 2025
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Tandoori chicken Net +1
“I had a fantastic lunch with my family Bombay Chowpatty – Mall of the Emirates, where we enjoyed the Paneer Kulcha and Tandoori Chicken. The food was delicious, but what truly made the experience special was the excellent service provided by Mr. Mateen.”
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Review excerpts
“I had a fantastic lunch with my family Bombay Chowpatty – Mall of the Emirates, where we enjoyed the Paneer Kulcha and Tandoori Chicken. The food was delicious, but what truly made the experience special was the excellent service provided by Mr. Mateen.”June 2025
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Vada pav Net +1
“I tried the Sev Puri and Vada Pav — both packed a nostalgic punch with authentic flavor.”
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“I tried the Sev Puri and Vada Pav — both packed a nostalgic punch with authentic flavor.”August 2025
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Veg monos Net +1
“We had paani poori and veg monos....paani poori was very good taste ....also monos are good ..value for money...order taking to deliver all good ....there is lot variety available...will be trying next time .”
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“We had paani poori and veg monos....paani poori was very good taste ....also monos are good ..value for money...order taking to deliver all good ....there is lot variety available...will be trying next time .”February 2022
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Paani poori Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We had paani poori and veg monos....paani poori was very good taste ....also monos are good ..value for money...order taking to deliver all good ....there is lot variety available...will be trying next time .”
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Review excerpts
“We had paani poori and veg monos....paani poori was very good taste ....also monos are good ..value for money...order taking to deliver all good ....there is lot variety available...will be trying next time .”February 2022
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Chai Net +1
“Nice staff they are very accommodating special this guy his name mohamad and their chai is the best”
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“Nice staff they are very accommodating special this guy his name mohamad and their chai is the best”September 2025
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Karak chai Net +1
“Topped with their karak chai.... i was in heaven”
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“Topped with their karak chai.... i was in heaven”February 2026
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Masala chai Net +1
“My favorites are the Raj Kachori and Mixed Chaat. And also love their gulab jamuns and masala chai.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorites are the Raj Kachori and Mixed Chaat. And also love their gulab jamuns and masala chai.”March 2021
What to Avoid (4)
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Cheese pav bhaji Net −1
“The sad state of Bombay chowpatty’s cheese Pav bhaji puts the real cheese pav bhaji to shame . With few topping of cheese they claim the the transformation of normal Pav bhaji . Top it up , when spoke to staff for this sham , they claim this is what we sell . Won’t recommend any cheese Pav bhaji lover to ever come to this place”
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Critical review excerpts
“The sad state of Bombay chowpatty’s cheese Pav bhaji puts the real cheese pav bhaji to shame . With few topping of cheese they claim the the transformation of normal Pav bhaji . Top it up , when spoke to staff for this sham , they claim this is what we sell . Won’t recommend any cheese Pav bhaji lover to ever come to this place”August 2025
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Dosas Net −1
“Their dosas are tad thick for my liking but their chole bature and paneer lababdar with butter naan was amazingly satisfying.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Their dosas are tad thick for my liking but their chole bature and paneer lababdar with butter naan was amazingly satisfying.”February 2026
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Jalebi Net −1
“The jalebi had a lot of room for improvement.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The jalebi had a lot of room for improvement.”January 2024
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Onion uttapam Net −1
“The Onion Uttapam was the biggest letdown — very few onions and the base was way too thick, more like a pizza crust than a soft uttapam.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The Onion Uttapam was the biggest letdown — very few onions and the base was way too thick, more like a pizza crust than a soft uttapam.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Rush. Visit before lunchtime or evening peaks, when queues and table hunting can become an ordeal.
Check Stock. Before paying, confirm that your chosen biryani or rice-based dish is available; stock problems are mentioned more than once.
Choose Carefully. If ordering South Indian food, keep in mind that dosa thickness and seasoning have varied sharply between visits.
Compare Value. Bhel puri was tasty for one customer but considered poor value, so check the portion and price before ordering if value matters.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of The Emirates - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Dosa Quality
South Indian dishes are inconsistent: one review found the masala dosa raw, while another reported bland dosa, weak sambar and thick uttapam.
Slow Orders
A customer reported long waits to place orders, while another described token mix-ups and an unavailable item after waiting.
Item Availability
Reviews report being unable to order chicken tikka biryani because rice was unavailable and being told chicken biryani was sold out after payment.
Food Hygiene
One customer reported finding a hair in their food, a serious concern worth bearing in mind.
Crowding
The food-court setup can become crowded at dinner and finding a table may be difficult during peak periods.
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The Bottom Line
Bombay Chowpatty is a casual Indian street-food stop in Al Barsha, located in the Mall of the Emirates food court. It suits a quick meal or snack rather than a long sit-down occasion. Chaat, pav bhaji, chole bhature, samosas and masala chai are among the dishes customers mention most positively, with some reviews describing the flavours as nostalgic and Mumbai-style.
The strongest pattern is the street-food offering. Sev puri and vada pav were praised for tangy, spicy chutneys, while pav bhaji was called rich, buttery and full of flavour. Chole bhature also appears to be a dependable choice.
Prices are often described as cheap or reasonable for a mall location, although one bhel puri customer felt it was not worth the money. Service is frequently described as polite and helpful, but it is not perfectly consistent. Some diners report slow order-taking, token confusion and dishes becoming unavailable after ordering.
The dosa experience is particularly mixed: reviews range from excellent to raw, bland or overly thick. Peak lunchtime and evening visits can mean queues and difficulty finding a table, so arriving early is the safer bet.